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The Council has powers to investigate, and take action to deal
with
Statutory Nuisances and Public Health matters.
This can include:
- Accumulations providing a food source or harbourage for
rodents
- Smoke, including bonfires, dust and fumes
- Dirty and verminous premises
- Drainage complaints
- Defective premises causing problems to neighbours, for example
leaking gutters causing dampness
- Advice to householders on how to deal with asbestos in their
homes
- Insect and rodent nuisances
The action we take will depend on whether or not a statutory
nuisance exists. For example, if the situation complained of is
prejudicial to health or interfering with the comfort and enjoyment
of a neighbour's property it would be classed as a statutory
nuisance. Rubbish such as food waste would come into this category
as it could attract rats to an area. However, inert matter such as
bricks or furniture would not constitute a statutory
nuisance.
If an officer believes a statutory nuisance does not exist, an
informal letter may be sent to the owner/occupier of the
land/property. This letter will inform them that a complaint has
been made and recommend any action we believe may be necessary.
If however, an officer believes that a statutory nuisance
exists, a formal document called an abatement notice will be served
on the person responsible or occupier/owner of the land/property.
This notice will detail the works that are required to prevent or
minimise the nuisance. If the notice is not complied with, the
Council can carry out any necessary works and recover all the costs
incurred in court. The person served with the notice can be also be
prosecuted for non compliance with it.
Initially for general enquiries call the
contact centre on 0208 7085000.
The number for pest control can be found below - contact
Environmental Health.
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